Danny Allen

 

Danny Allen, 72, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 8:17 p.m. on Sunday, February 19, 2023, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born to Otis and Georgia (Jewell) Allen on February 12, 1951, in Richlands, Virginia.

Danny was a 1969 graduate of Wabash High School. He married Laurie Geyer on September 16, 1972. He retired from Wabash Alloys after 29 years and was currently working part-time at Walmart in Wabash. Danny was a member at Church of Christ at Treaty. He was a sincere, caring, and generous man. Danny never met a stranger; he was quick-witted and enjoyed reading. He loved kayaking, smoking meat, mushroom hunting, but most of all he loved his family and grandchildren.

Danny is survived by his wife, Laurie Allen of Wabash, Indiana; one son, Daniel Allen of Wabash, Indiana; one daughter, Amanda R. McNally (Danielle) of Huntington, Indiana; two grandchildren, Makayla Noland (Johnathan Turner) and Renee Noland; two great grandchildren, Naomi Noland and Cassius Noland; one sister, Mrs. Max (Velma) Pitts of Amboy, Indiana; and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, one nephew, Kevin Allen, one niece, Heddie Westafer, and two brothers, Bobby Allen and Hebie Allen.

A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 26, 2023, at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992 with Pastor Tim Prater officiating. Burial will be at a later date at Falls Cemetery in Wabash.

Visitation for family and friends will be two hours prior to the service from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 26, 2023, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials can be made to McDonald Funeral Home to offset final expenses for the family. 

McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, have been trusted with Danny Allen’s final arrangements.

 Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

Nancy J. (Harper) Kendall

 

Nancy J. Kendall, 85, of LaFontaine, Indiana passed away at 8:35 p.m. on Sunday, February 19, 2023, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. She was born on May 19, 1937, to Roy and Marguerite (VanMark) Harper in Marion, Indiana.

Nancy was a graduate of Marion High School. She married Larry Kendall on May 13, 1956. She worked at Wabash Magnetics for 25 years. Nancy attended Lincolnville Community Church in Lincolnville, Indiana. Nancy loved maintaining her flowers, yard, and landscaping; most of all she loved her family and grandchildren. She was a pleaser and never wanted to be an inconvenience to anyone.  

Nancy is survived by her husband, Larry Kendall; two daughters, Mrs. Dan (Kim) Mathews of Somerset, Indiana, Mrs. Bryan (Kristy) Cowden of Muncie, Indiana; four grandchildren, Trisha (Aaron) Eckman, Michael (Amy) Mathews, both of Wabash, Indiana, Kyle (Christina) Cowden of Manhattan, New York, Megan (Andrew) Stellwag of Whitestown, Indiana; eight great-grandchildren; one great great-grandchild; one sister, Mrs. Ron (Jill) McWithey of Anderson, Indiana. Nancy and Larry's beloved dog, Daisy; and three very close friends she spoke to on the phone each day.  She is preceded in death by her parents, one brother, and one sister.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at McDonald Funeral Homes, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 South Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940 with Pastor John Cook officiating. Burial will follow at LaFontaine I.O.O.F Cemetery in LaFontaine, Indiana.

Visitation will be 2 hours prior to the service from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials can be directed to Wabash County Animal Shelter in care of McDonald Funeral Homes.

McDonald Funeral Homes, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 South Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940, have been trusted with Nancy Kendall's final arrangements.

Online condolences may be directed to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

Dianna J. Owen

 

Dianna J. Owen, 75, of Wabash, Indiana passed away on Monday, February 13, 2023, at her residence in rural Wabash County. She was born to Joe and Ellen “Billie” (Williams) McCray on June 7, 1947, in Marion, Indiana.

Dianna was a 1965 graduate of Southwood High School. She married Stanley E. Owen on April 9, 1966. She was a homemaker. Dianna enjoyed doing crafts and reading books as a hobby. The joys in her life were her family and especially her grandchildren. Dianna was a member of LaFontaine United Methodist Church in Lafontaine.

Dianna is survived by her husband, Stanley Owen of Wabash, Indiana; one son, John (Becky) Owen of Marion, Indiana; two daughters, Mrs. Terry (Tasha) Harrell of North Manchester, Indiana, Mrs. Sean (Molly) Helfin of Wabash, Indiana; eight grandchildren, Kiowa Harrell (Kassie), Makayla Harrell, Wyatt Helfin, Sydney Helfin, Lane Helfin, Brooke Hall, Kassidy (Jared) Hill, Paine Owen; eight great grandchildren; two sisters, Nancy Cooper of Marion, Indiana, Susie McCray of LaFontaine, Indiana; one niece, Mandy Shambarger; one nephew, Ryan McCray.  She is preceded in death by her parents.

A Memorial Service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 16, 2023, at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992 with Pastor J.P. Freeman officiating.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 16, 2023, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials can be directed to Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana, 6316 Mutual Drive Fort Wayne, Indiana 46825 in care of McDonald Funeral Home. 

McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, have been trusted with Dianna Owen’s final arrangements.

 Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

Hiro Lee Kain Chaplin

 

Hiro Lee Kain Chaplin, 4 months old, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at Wabash Parkview Hospital. He was born on September 27, 2022, to Ethan and Anna (Moore) Chaplin in Huntington, Indiana. 

Hiro is survived by his parents, four sisters, Alora Hampton, Aryah Chaplin, BenJeana Chaplin, and Aria Chaplin, all of Marion, Indiana; paternal grandparents, Dan (Kathrine) Chaplin of Marion, Indiana; maternal grandparents, Benjamin (Carrie) Moore of Wabash, Indiana; paternal great-grandparents, Roger (Dixie) Covey of Arkansas; and maternal great-grandmothers, Myrtle Moore of Wabash, Indiana and Carol Tackett of North Manchester, Indiana.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, February 13, 2023, at McDonald Funeral Homes, 231 Falls Ave., Wabash, Indiana 46992 with Pastor Todd Render officiating. Burial will follow at Falls Cemetery in Wabash, Indiana.

Visitation will be two hours prior to the service from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Monday, February 13, 2023, at the funeral home.

McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, have been trusted with Hiro Chaplin’s final arrangements.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com